HP ENVY 13vsDell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

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HP
HP ENVY 13
ENVY 13

Quick Stats

The HP Envy 13 delivers strong performance for its price with ease.
The HP Envy 13 boasts a solid aluminum build with good quality, but some limitations in upgradability.
The HP Envy 13's display offers good color accuracy and surprisingly bright visuals despite its cost.
The HP Envy 13 boasts impressive features including an aluminum chassis and Core i7 quad-core CPU.
Dell
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

Quick Stats

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 delivers solid performance with impressive battery life and graphics capabilities.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 has a solid and sturdy metal chassis with premium feel overall.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 boasts an impressive and vibrant display for everyday tasks.
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus offers a sharp display, good audio, and solid performance at an affordable price.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
HP ENVY 13
#622
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
Winner
#617
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
HP ENVY 13
#692
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#756
Display
HP ENVY 13
#684
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#213
Winner
Performance
HP ENVY 13
#512
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#500
Winner
Build
HP ENVY 13
#214
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#530
Features
HP ENVY 13
#374
Winner
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
#730

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
HP HP ENVY 13
Dell Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
up to 32GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1165G7
Intel Core i7-13620H
NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
1x 2230 / 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

HP ENVY 13

Strengths

It's a lot of laptop for your money in terms of what you get not in terms of size and weight because it's very thin and very light
You get a pretty good deal with the core i7 quad core 15 watt ultrabooks CPU inside, 8 gigs of ram DDR4, and a 256 gig nvme SSD
The Microsoft precision trackpad is definitely a plus and it's a nice looking screen that's surprisingly bright, often 4k displays particularly with HP
Battery life on this will depend on when you get the full HD or the 4k display option, but it has a 53 hour battery which is healthy for your premium ultra book
The laptop has pretty good banging on some branded quad speakers which is a thing that HP has been doing

Weaknesses

You can't upgrade the RAM after the fact because it's soldered on
The rubber strips along the bottom are difficult to remove and may need to be replaced
It doesn't have Thunderbolt 3, but USBC offers an unprecedented display out hubs and all that sort of thing
Opening up the laptop is a bit of a pain due to the adhesive self-destructing rubber strips
The thermals are not perfect, with the laptop sometimes getting too hot to touch above the keyboard area

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

Strengths

This has been a nice pleasant surprise, especially a good bank for the buck here we like to see in 2024 when laptops are so expensive
sharp brighter than expected display
a Sleek lightweight design
a nice solid overall performance here with good graphics performance again with that Intel arc graphics
outstanding battery life
it has a comfortable keyboard and touchpad

Weaknesses

the ram is not upgradeable, that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024
it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options
you're going to have to contend with that fan noise reaching as high as 53 maybe even 54 DB which is quite noticeable under load
the speakers I would say are surprisingly good not the greatest speakers I've ever heard but pretty good for this price point in this category
the ram is not upgradeable that is pretty much part for the course here in 2024 and it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1
it has HDMI 1.4 not the more Modern Standard 2.1 which would give you more options
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HP ENVY 13

The HP Envy 13 is a well-rounded laptop that balances performance with affordability. With a starting price of $750, this ultrabook packs a punch, featuring a Core i7 quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB NVMe SSD. Available in full HD or 4K display options, the Envy 13 is also thin and light, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a premium laptop without breaking the bank.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 is a sleek and lightweight laptop that punches above its weight in terms of performance. With a sharp and bright display, this device delivers solid overall performance, including good graphics capabilities thanks to Intel's Arc graphics. Battery life is also impressive, lasting over 14 hours on a single charge. Weighing just under $1,000, the Inspiron 14 Plus offers an unbeatable value proposition for those seeking a reliable and feature-rich laptop without breaking the bank.

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